Trauma Learning Assistant

Overview

Join Our Supportive Team and Help Make a Real Difference. We're on the lookout for a caring and dedicated Trauma-Informed Learning Assistant to join our brilliant team in Exeter. This full-time role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about helping children who’ve faced tough times to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

• Supporting students one-to-one and in small groups, helping with both learning and emotional needs
• Creating a calm and nurturing space using trauma-informed approaches
• Helping children build their confidence, manage emotions, and develop social skills
• Working closely with teachers, support staff, and other professionals to put the right support in place
• Helping to plan and deliver tailored lessons and resources
• Keeping track of progress and feeding back to the wider team
• Using positive behaviour strategies to support students with any challenges

• Experience working with children or young people (bonus points if it  in a trauma-informed or SEN setting)
• A good understanding of how trauma can affect behaviour and learning
• Loads of patience, empathy, and a positive, can-do attitude
• A team player who communicates well with both adults and kids
• A genuine passion for creating inclusive, supportive classrooms

• First-hand experience working with children who’ve experienced trauma or adversity
• Knowledge of trauma-informed strategies and techniques

Job Title:

Full-Time Trauma-Informed Learning Assistant

Location:

Exeter

Contract Type:
Full-Time

Pay: £90 – £95 a day

• A friendly and welcoming work environment
• Great opportunities for training and professional development
• A chance to make a genuine impact in the lives of young people
• Competitive daily rate of pay (£87–£95)

Pop your CV over telling us a bit about your experience. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t hang about!

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on  | Ext: 6002.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact:
Kirsty Chisholm

Telephone:  | Ext: 6002